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Spilt Milk Psychology is run by Amanda Connell (Clinical Psychologist) Amanda passionately believes there is enough love for everyone.

Amanda Donnet is a Brisbane based clinical psychologist who founded Spilt Milk Psychology in 2016 with one goal - to start a revolution. For too long, discussions around parental mental health have pitted parents against their children in the battle for happiness. With a strong online presence and large following among both parents and professionals, Spilt Milk Psychology is redefining the way that parents access high quality, professional information and support in the modern world. Amanda champions the mother-baby dyad, bringing fierce compassion to the intersection of infant feeding, mental health and early parenting. Her human-centred approach empowers families by providing insightful, practical, and relatable information and support. A self-confessed clever-clogs, Amanda also wants to challenge the patriarchal idea that parents are stupid. She believes that parents should be respected as capable, wise and courageous, and deserve access to intelligent, evidence-based support. But she also knows that often this information is couched in w***y, academic terms, making it indecipherable to society at large. Amanda delights in translating the complexities of academic rhetoric into insightful, accessible and relateable content without ever making people feel like she is talking down to them. Not one to shy away from difficult topics, Amanda is a sought after speaker on topics including maternal rage, breastfeeding difficulties, thoughts of harm, and suicidality in the perinatal context.

08/03/2024

As we celebrate International Women's Day, I want to reflect on the profound connection between perinatal psychology and feminism. In my work as a perinatal clinical psychologist, I've come to realise that you can't truly support women during their journey to motherhood without embracing feminist principles.

Feminism is not just a theoretical concept; it's a call to action. It's about recognising and dismantling the systemic barriers that women face in accessing quality healthcare, making informed choices, and experiencing respectful maternity care. It's about advocating for women's rights to autonomy, agency, and dignity throughout the perinatal period.

I was in my car on the way to an IWD lunch today and was listening to Teardrop by Massive Attack (showing my age)…"Love, love is a verb. Love is a doing word."

Love (in this context probably better defined as compassionate care) is not passive; it's active. It's about showing up for women in tangible ways – listening to their stories, validating their experiences, and advocating for their rights. It's about embodying love through our actions, not just our words.

As psychologists, we have a unique opportunity to practice love as a verb every day. It's the moments when we sit and hold space for a grieving mother. It’s the forensic assessments we conduct to legitimise boundaries and quantify the impact of family violence. It's in meetings when we advocate for policies that prioritize maternal mental health and well-being. It's when we challenge societal norms that undermine women's autonomy and agency. It’s in the research we conduct to tell the stories historically unspoken.

This International Women's Day, let's commit to practicing love as a verb in our work and beyond. Let's challenge ourselves to actively support women, advocate for their rights, and work towards a more just and equitable world for all. Happy International Women's Day!

29/02/2024

I have current immediate availability for Telehealth appointments. My website is currently under maintenance, but appointments can be booked by emailing my admin at admin@spiltmilkpsych.com or calling 07 31350923.

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Welcome to Spilt Milk Psychology

With a strong online presence and large following among both parents and professionals, Spilt Milk Psychology is redefining the way that parents access high quality, professional information and support in the modern world.

Amanda champions the mother-baby dyad, bringing fierce compassion to the intersection of infant feeding, mental health and early parenting. Her human-centred approach empowers families by providing insightful, practical, and relatable information and support.

A self-confessed clever-clogs with an embarassment of qualifications, Amanda also wants to challenge the idea that parents are stupid. She believes that parents should be respected as capable, wise and courageous, and deserve access to intelligent, evidence-based support. But she also knows that often this information is couched in w***y, academic terms. Amanda delights in translating the complexities of academic rhetoric into digestible, accessible and relateable content without ever making people feel like she is talking down to them.